Diseases & Disorders

Many people today struggle with skin problems such as dry skin, oily skin, rashes, etc. Many (minor) skin problems can relatively easily be treated or avoided however.
If you want to have healthy, glowing skin, try out the tips below. Read More »

Whether induced by stress, physical health or aging, for some people, their libido just isn't as vigorous as it used to be. This might explain the growing popularity of Viagra™ and similar medications. While pharmaceuticals work fine for certain individuals, others prefer a more natural method for re-fueling sexual desire. It might be surprising to learn that a libido boost could be hiding right in plain sight, in the kitchen spice cabinet.
Here are six stimulating spices to jump-start your sex drive. Read More »

Teeth can become discolored due to a number of different causes such as consuming too many teeth staining foods (e.g. coffee, wine, cola), smoking, bad dental hygiene, disease or genetics. If your teeth are discolored you have a number of options to have them whitened, from different over the counter whitening methods to professional whitening procedures at your dentist's office. As with anything in life there are pros and cons to having your teeth whitened.
Let's have a look at some positives and negatives so you can decide for yourself whether teeth whitening is a good idea for you or not. Read More »

White spots from tanning beds can be a big concern for many people. White spots on your skin after a number of visits to the tanning bed are a common feature.
The spots are confusing symptoms that may be caused by various factors. Read More »

Every home and every surface accumulate dust. It comes in the form of tiny particles which may be hair, cloth fibres, skin cells, pet dander, dirt and many other bits. It is impossible to eliminate dust entirely from your life, but there surely are many ways to reduce it drastically. Too much dust can result in a variety of health problems, mostly allergies. This calls for immediate measures.
To avoid breathing in so much particles and bits, you can follow some of the steps we provide below. They will help you reduce dust at home. Take a look. Read More »

Do you know about 85% of smokers are addicted to nicotine? It is the chemical in cigarettes which is responsible for making the smokers addictive. The amount of nicotine in cigarettes can make it harder to give up smoking. Smokers wouldn’t smoke, if they knew the dangerous effects of nicotine. Nicotine not only affects the smokers but also affects the surrounding people who inhale nicotine from smoke. We all know smoking is bad for health and nicotine is one of the reasons to make the smokers sick.
Researchers believe that, the amount of nicotine use increases over the past few decades. Many cigarettes companies use higher level of nicotine. Even light brands with powerful filters also contain much higher extent of nicotine.
You will be surprised to know that some research suggests that nicotine is as addictive as heroin. They also believe nicotine affects the same area of brain similarly heroin and cocaine does.
Smokers often feel that smoking lessens anger, helps boost mood and get rid of minor depression, brings concentration on any object, and helps create a modest sense of well-being. But the negative impact of nicotine is hazardous.
How Nicotine Works In Your Body.
After knowing those impacts, you might not engage yourself in smoking again. Read More »

You’re young, you’re beautiful, so enjoy yourself – or so you’ve been told. While there’s some truth in this mantra, what we might not be told as much by the media and our companions these days is that you also should take good care of your body now, when you’re young.
This means seeing the doctor when there’s something wrong instead of putting it off. It means getting vaccinations instead of thinking you are strong enough to manage on your own.
Here are four more tips to help you keep your body healthy: Read More »

Can applying alcohol ever be good for the skin? With so many skin-care products including alcohol in their base, one might think the answer is “yes.” And since alcohol helps ingredients like retinol and vitamin C penetrate into the skin more effectively, it appears to validate that answer.
However, alcohol helps beauty aids penetrate the skin by breaking down the skin’s barrier—destroying the very substances that keep your skin healthy over time. Yet, if alcohol evaporates, how damaging can it be to the skin?
Because alcohol immediately harms the skin and starts a chain reaction of damage that continues long after it has evaporated. Read More »

Back pain can be caused by any number of issues, but there are a few exercises you can use to combat it. Some of these exercises can be mild, gentle stretches that don’t require that much effort and other exercises can be quite aerobic and strenuous. Everyone has a different tolerance for back pain or a different level of injury, but one treatment for back pain might surprise.
Swimming is starting to become the choice exercise of many people suffering from mild to moderate back pain because it helps strengthen your core and back muscles while also taking the stress of your joints. Read More »

Having trouble sleeping? Most people have the ability to lay their heads down on a pillow and dose off immediately, while others have difficulty falling asleep and believe that some kind of wine or sleeping tablet will help them. Well, think again, not even counting sheep would help you sleep at night. Try natural drinks and see how this will help you sleep and have an energize day after a good night’s rest.
Here is a list of 3 natural drinks to help you sleep at night: Read More »

Eye-surgery has over the years become a necessity for many people. You may find yourself in a situation that requires you to undergo the eye-surgery process. This is the time that you are likely to undergo or hear very many myths and misconceptions from mostly the internet, social sites and from the people around you as well. Don’t fall into these fallacies, as they will end up making you lose your morale and hinder the occurrence of your eye-surgery, which, needless to say, will affect only you in the long run.
The results may be a great source of displeasure.
This article will seek to show you some of the most popular myths, which are based on nothing but falsehoods. Read More »